Handwashing Technique

Hands must be washed at a designated wash hand basin using clean warm running water (at a temperature of roughly 40^oC). Follow the following stages:

1. Run the water until it is hand-hot;
2. Rinse hands thoroughly;
3. Apply around a teaspoon full of liquid soap to the hands;
4. Rub hands vigorously to produce a good lather;
5. Rub fingers between and around fingers, thumbs, fingertips and wrists for around 20 seconds or more;
6. Rinse thoroughly under running water whilst rubbing all of the aforementioned areas until all the dirt and lather is removed;
7. If any dirt remains start again;
8. Dry thoroughly all parts using disposable paper towels;
9. Use paper towel to turn off the tap if necessary; and
10. Dispose of the paper towel without touching the bin.

Learn more about hand washing and why it is important.